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Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, SuicideCommunity Reviews
Summary of 13758 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
tense 62%
challenging 54%
reflective 42%
sad 41%
adventurous 37%
informative 22%
mysterious 16%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 3%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 26% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 68% | Yes: 20% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
320 pages | first published 1979
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ISBN/UID: 1472258223
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HEADLINE
Publication date: 03 May 2018
Description
In 1976, Dana dreams of being a writer. In 1815, she is assumed a slave. When Dana first meets Rufus on a Maryland plantation, he's drowning. She saves his life - and it will happen again and again. Neither of them understands his power to s...
320 pages | first published 1979
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United States
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Blackwell's
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ISBN/UID: 1472258223
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HEADLINE
Publication date: 03 May 2018
Description
In 1976, Dana dreams of being a writer. In 1815, she is assumed a slave. When Dana first meets Rufus on a Maryland plantation, he's drowning. She saves his life - and it will happen again and again. Neither of them understands his power to s...Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, SuicideCommunity Reviews
Summary of 13758 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
tense 62%
challenging 54%
reflective 42%
sad 41%
adventurous 37%
informative 22%
mysterious 16%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 3%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 26% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 68% | Yes: 20% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating